Palestine
Israeli military says it has not yet presented Rafah evacuation plan to government
Middle East
February 13, 2024
Israeli military says it has not yet presented Rafah evacuation plan to government
The Israeli military has not yet presented its plan to the government for the evacuation of Rafah, a spokesperson for…
US calls on Israel to urgently investigate the death of 5-year-old Palestinian Hind Rajab
Middle East
February 13, 2024
US calls on Israel to urgently investigate the death of 5-year-old Palestinian Hind Rajab
The US has called on the Israeli government to investigate the death of 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, State Department…
Egypt slams Israeli minister’s offensive statements
Egypt
February 13, 2024
Egypt slams Israeli minister’s offensive statements
The spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Abu Zeid, stated that it is unfortunate and disgraceful that…
Egypt closely watching situation in Rafah and is ready to deal with all scenarios: Source
Egypt
February 13, 2024
Egypt closely watching situation in Rafah and is ready to deal with all scenarios: Source
A high-ranking Egyptian source confirmed that Egypt is closely following the situation in Rafah and is prepared to deal with…
‘We were walking in water, sand, mud’: Palestinian women describe terror of 12-mile escape on foot from Gaza City
Main Slider
February 13, 2024
‘We were walking in water, sand, mud’: Palestinian women describe terror of 12-mile escape on foot from Gaza City
CNN — After being trapped in a building for more than a week in a neighborhood of Gaza City besieged by…
Israeli airstrikes kill more than 100 in Rafah as international alarm mounts over anticipated ground offensive
Middle East
February 12, 2024
Israeli airstrikes kill more than 100 in Rafah as international alarm mounts over anticipated ground offensive
CNN — Dozens of people, including children, have been killed as “extremely intense” Israeli airstrikes and shelling pounded multiple locations in…
Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage release at length during call Sunday, but gaps remain
Middle East
February 12, 2024
Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage release at length during call Sunday, but gaps remain
CNN — President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a deal to secure the release of hostages…
Israel says two hostages rescued from Gaza in special operation, 128 days after their capture
Middle East
February 12, 2024
Israel says two hostages rescued from Gaza in special operation, 128 days after their capture
CNN — The Israeli military said Monday it has rescued two hostages during a special operation conducted overnight in Rafah,…
Why only a trickle of aid is getting into Gaza
Middle East
February 11, 2024
Why only a trickle of aid is getting into Gaza
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
UK foreign secretary, EU foreign policy chief express concern over Israel’s looming Rafah offensive
Middle East
February 11, 2024
UK foreign secretary, EU foreign policy chief express concern over Israel’s looming Rafah offensive
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Saturday he is “deeply concerned” by the prospect of an Israeli military offensive in…